Description
Delight in these simple yet indulgent 5 Ingredient Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies, combining creamy peanut butter, naturally sweet dates, and rich dark chocolate. Perfectly chewy and easy to prepare, these cookies offer a wonderful balance of nutty and chocolaty flavors with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 8 ounces pitted Medjool dates (1 cup packed dates)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Chocolate Coating & Topping
- 8 ounces melted dark chocolate
- Roasted peanuts, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: In a food processor bowl, combine the peanut butter, pitted dates, and vanilla extract. Pulse the mixture until it’s well combined and there are no large chunks of dates remaining. Next, add the egg and pulse just until incorporated into the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 14-15 evenly sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, then use a fork to gently press down each dough ball, flattening it and creating a signature crosshatch pattern on top.
- Bake Cookies: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies should remain soft and chewy.
- Cool and Freeze: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. For easier dipping, place the cooled cookies in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- Dip in Chocolate: Dip or drizzle each cookie with the melted dark chocolate. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the optional roasted peanuts over the top for added crunch and flavor.
- Set and Store: Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or refrigerate briefly. Store the finished cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Enjoy your delicious homemade treat!
Notes
- Date Substitute: You can substitute the 8 ounces of pitted Medjool dates with 3/4 to 1 cup of granulated sugar, which works wonderfully if dates are unavailable.
- Ensure not to overbake the cookies to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
- Freezing before dipping in chocolate prevents the cookies from breaking and makes dipping easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
